Ohio Court of Appeals

State v. Geitgey - Appeal of Conviction and Sentencing

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Geitgey. The appellant appealed his convictions for domestic violence and aggravated menacing, arguing his no-contest plea was not knowing, intelligent, or voluntary. The court found no error in the trial court's acceptance of the plea.

State v. Prothro - Victim Rights, Allied Offenses, Forfeiture

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction in State v. Prothro, addressing issues related to victim rights under Marsy's Law, allied offenses, and forfeiture. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings.

State v. Mills - Felonious Assault Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Michael Mills for assault and felonious assault. The court found that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence, upholding the trial court's decision and sentence.

State v. Slepsky - Criminal Law Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in State v. Slepsky, upholding convictions for aggravated vehicular homicide and assault. The court found no abuse of discretion in granting the State's motion in limine, which precluded defense testimony regarding marijuana metabolites and impairment.

Ricksecker v. Ricksecker - Contempt and Visitation Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a father's visitation rights and conditions in a post-divorce case. The ruling addresses specific parenting time arrangements and restrictions, including the requirement for the father to remain in Ohio during his parenting time.

State v. Vega - Untimely Criminal Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Appellate District dismissed the criminal appeal of Michael A. Vega. The court found the appeal to be untimely filed, as it was submitted three days after the deadline and without a motion for leave to appeal.

State v. Bennett - Ohio Court of Appeals Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to grant a motion to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Bennett. The appellate court found that the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard when evaluating the interaction between law enforcement and the defendant.

State v. Shefbuch - Sentencing Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's prison sentence in State v. Shefbuch, finding it was not contrary to law. The appeal concerned a 12-month sentence for drug possession and related offenses.

State v. Pittman - Evidence, Stalking Order, Counsel Issues

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment finding Cora Pittman guilty of violating a civil stalking protection order. The court reviewed issues related to the sufficiency of evidence, the manifest weight of the evidence, and ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Johnson - Guilty Plea and Felony Sentence Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to accept a guilty plea and impose a felony sentence in the case of State v. Johnson. The defendant pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs and received a ten-month prison sentence, with additional time imposed for a prior offense.